When an ice machine in San Leandro slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near San Leandro
40 repair companies serve San Leandro from within 30 miles. 11 list an address in San Leandro, and the rest are spread across Hayward (13), Oakland (9), and Castro Valley (4). The closest is American Service Alliance, about 0.4 miles away. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 1.0, 1.1 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
Closest matches for San Leandro: Kerenza Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Oakland, 4.7 stars from 795 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (4.9 miles away, based in Hayward, 4.6 stars from 319 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Local Appliance Repair (5.5 miles away, based in Castro Valley, 4.8 stars from 60 reviews, lists Saturday hours); FixEm Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, based in Oakland, 4.9 stars from 228 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in San Leandro
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Blinking light or error code
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for San Leandro. Ice maker repair in San Leandro.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in San Leandro, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for San Leandro, CA
Most ice machine calls in San Leandro come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
California requires businesses that repair major home appliances such as refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, washers and dryers for pay to register with the Bureau of Household Goods and Services as Major Home Appliance Service Dealers, including out-of-state providers serving California customers. Source: Application for Registration (Electronic and Appliance Repair Dealers) - Bureau of Household Goods and Services
In California, you can check a license with the CSLB Check a License or report a problem to the California Attorney General, Public Inquiry Unit (consumer complaint against a business).
Hiring a Repair Company in San Leandro
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: San Leandro, CA
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
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Ice Machine Repair Near San Leandro
Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a San Leandro technician a trip for parts.